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Tayyab

/TAY-yab/

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Meaning

Good, pure, wholesome

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic الطيب
Urdu طیب
Persian طیب
Bengali তৈয়ব
Pashto طیب

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Tayyab is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Good, pure, wholesome', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Tayyab has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Tayyab comes from the same Arabic root t-y-b as Tayba. The Quran (14:24) uses "kalimatan tayyibatan," a good word, from this root.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ط-ي-ب (ṭ-y-b, 'good, pure, pleasant'). Tayyib means 'good, wholesome.'

Islamic Significance

The Quran repeatedly uses 'tayyib' to describe wholesome sustenance and good speech, contrasting it with what is impure or corrupt.

Quranic Connection

Appears in verses including 14:24-25 and 2:168.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Tayyib and Tayyab.